Yes, Trump's approval rating has been declining, reaching a new second-term low of 36% in a late November 2025 Gallup poll.123 +4 This marks a significant drop from earlier in his term, when his approval was consistently between 40% and 41%.135 +4

Key polling trends show a downward trajectory:

• A Reuters/Ipsos poll in December 2025 recorded his approval at 39%, down from previous weeks.310

• CNN and Economist/YouGov polls in November 2025 showed ratings as low as 37%.3

• An NBC News Decision Desk poll in mid-December found approval at 42%, still down from earlier in the year.9

Declines are driven by weakening support among key groups:

• Independents' approval has dropped sharply, falling to 25% in the Gallup poll from 33% in October.1211 +1

• Republicans' approval has also declined, slipping to 84%, the lowest of his second term.123 +2

• Economic concerns are a major factor, with approval on the economy falling to 36%, and even lower among independents.1131 +2

Issue-specific ratings have eroded, especially on the federal budget (-12 points since March) and Ukraine (-10 points since March).2 While Trump still performs best on crime (43% approval), most other issue ratings are at or below his overall job approval.1

Recent events such as the federal government shutdown, election losses for Republicans, and ongoing affordability concerns are cited as contributing to the decline.12 As of early January 2026, some aggregators suggest the drop may be stabilizing, but approval remains net negative, with disapproval consistently above 55%.